Agenda

Mar

2

Sun

First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cosmos is hosting a bake sale and Hot Dish Supper on Sunday, March 2nd from 4:30-7 pm at the church. Enjoy Casseroles, Meatballs, Pickles, Jello, Bread, Dessert and beverage. All proceeds go to the bulding/repair fund.

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4:30 pm

Cosmos Hot Dish Supper

Mar

4

Tue

The Holy Trinity Cafeteria in Winsted will be the site for Dad’s Belgian Waffles. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th, with serving from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Enjoy all you can eat waffles. Also serving: strawberries, toppings, sausage and beverage. A Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with the dinner. Tickets are $7.00 in advance and $7.50 at the door. Kids 5 and under eat for free. Take-outs will be available. The event is sponsored by the Holy Trinity Mission Group.

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4:30 pm

Dad’s Belgian Waffles in Winsted

Mar

6

Thu

The Hutchinson American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a spaghetti supper on Thursday, March 6 at the Legion Club Room (use east entrance). Serving from 4:30 – 7 pm. Adults are $6.50, Children under 12 are $3. Take Outs available.

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4:30 pm

Hutch Legion Spaghetti Supper

Mar

7

Fri

The Silver Lake Knights of Columbus is having their 52nd annual Fish Fry on Friday, March 7th at the SL Auditorium. Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door, $5 for Children under 10, and under 4 are free. Serving all you can eat from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Carry outs available, plus enter for Raffle Prizes, and Door Prizes.

Cosmos Community Theatre presents No Body Like Jimmy during its annual dinner performances March 7, 8 and 9 at the Cosmos Legion. Tickets for the meal and performance are $15 and must be purchased by Feb. 28. The play will be performed three times: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 1:30 p.m. Sunday with the meal served one hour before. Walk-in tickets for the play only will be available at the door for $5. Tickets can be purchased from cast members, at the Cosmos Legion, or by calling 320.877.7419. The event is supported by the Cosmos Lions.

Dassel Cokato Community Theatre presents “The Foreigner” on March 7, 8, and 9th…plus March 13, 14, and 15th…at the Dassel History Center. There will be 5 Dessert performances, plus one Dinner Theatre (3/15). 14 local actors take part in the show. Tickets are available online at the DC School website, phone (320-286-4120), or in person at the DC Community Ed office at the High School.

The Watertown Mayer HS Music Department presents the acapella group “the Cat’s Pajama’s” (as seen on NBC’s Sing Off) on Friday, March 7th at 7:30 pm. This is a rescheduled show from their original snow out in January. Advance Tickets will be honored, at the door seats are $10 for adults, $5 for Students. Proceeds benefit the WM Music Department.

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7:30 pm

The Cats Pajamas at WM

Mar

8

Sat

The Carver-Scott Master Gardeners present “Garden Fever” on Saturday, March 8th at the Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center in Chaska from 8 am – 3 pm. Hear a number of programs and session dealing with all things gardening. Cost is $40 before Feb 28th, $45 after Feb 28th, and it includes breakfast and buffet lunch. Register online or get more info at carverscottmastergardeners.org.

You’re invited to a Benefit for Jessica Laxen on Saturday, March 8th at the Blue Note Ballroom of Winsted. The benefit includes a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, and bake sale and runs from 4-7 pm. Music is provided by the band RIZE featuring Jason Dieter.

The Phoenix Drumline presents Distant Drums 2014 on Saturday, March 8th at 6 pm at the Hutchinson High School Gym. The event is a Minnesota Percussion Association Drumline Competition and Exhibition. Advance Tickets are available at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, or Tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for Students, under 5 free. Concessions available.

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6:00 pm

Phoenix Drumline Distant Drums

Mar

9

Sun

You’re invited to a Dad’s Belgian Waffles and Silent Auction benefit honoring Michael Lentsch on Sunday, March 9th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at the BLHS Elementary School. Cost is a free will donation. Live Auction for items starts at Noon, while the Silent Auction runs the entire time. Proceeds benefit Mike, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in January.

Mayer Lutheran HS is hosting a Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, March 9th from 11 am – 1 pm at the school. Adults are $10, 6-12 is $5, 5 and under are free. Proceeds are used for Scholarships, Orphan Grain Train, and Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Area Senior Citizens are invited to play Community Bingo on Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM in the dining room at Ecumen Pines. Community Bingo will be .25 cents per card, with the last game being a coverall and is $1.00 per card – WINNER TAKES ALL! Community Bingo is offered the 2nd Sunday of EACH month with complimentary coffee and snack immediately following.

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2:00 pm

Community Bingo

Mar

10

Mon

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging will be teaching an introductory class on Medicare. If you are getting ready to turn 65, new to Medicare or just want information about your benefits this class is for you! The class will be held at the Hutchinson Senior Center on Monday, March 10 at 1 pm. For more details and to reserve a seat please contact Ashley Ronglien at 1-800-333-2433 ext. 82024.

Mar

11

Tue

The next meeting of the local area support group for adult children, spouses, and friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory loss will meet Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church of Glencoe. The support group is open to the public and free of charge.

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6:00 pm

Support Group

Mar

12

Wed

St. Anastasia Church in Hutchinson is holding their Rummage Sale from March 12-14th at their School Auditorium. 25 cents for most items, Friday is $2 Bag Day, and Winter Coats are $1. Items of all kinds are featured. Hours Wed (march 12) and Thur (March 13) 8a-6p, and Friday (March 14) is 8a-Noon.

Mar

13

Thu

The North American Farm and Power Show is coming to Owatonna at the Steele County Fairgrounds on March 13-15th. See up to date technology by major manufacturers, agri business services, new product info, farm and ranch displays, educational seminars and more! Admission and Parking is free.

The Fiber Arts Guild is having their next meeting on Thursday, March 13th, starting at 4:30 pm at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Diane Karg of Litchfield is the featured speaker, presenting information on personalized collages…combining fabric, paper, and buttons.

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4:30 pm

Fiber Arts Guild’s next meeting

Mar

14

Fri

You are invited to the Winsted Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, Friday, March 14th from 3:30 -7:30 pm at the Blue Note Ballroom in Winsted. Tickets for the All you can eat meal are $11 in advance, $12 at the door, Ages 6-10 are $5, and under 5 are free. Drive Thru is available from 3 pm – 7 pm.

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3:30 pm

Winsted Fish Fry

Mar

15

Sat

Howard Lake’s 33rd annual Community Expo is Saturday, March 15th from 9a-1p at HLWW High School. Features this year include: Entertainment, Book Fair, Prizes, Meet area businesses, the Dancers of “Miss Wendy’s”, and father/son duo or Allen and Matthew Carlson. Please bring an item for the local food shelf, register for door prizes, and stop by the Free Pancake and Sausage Breakfast.

Hutchinson High School Key Club is having a kids carnival Saturday March, 15 from 5pm to 8pm. Proceeds go to “Pennies for Patients” which sponsors the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Come and join the fun. Tickets are 50 cents each, each game is one ticket. There will be concessions available.

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5:00 pm

Key Club Carnival

Mar

16

Sun

Cedar Mills Rod and Gun Club is hosting their monthly Pancake Brunch on Sunday, March 16th from 9 am – 12:30 pm. Serving All you can eat Regular and Potato Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, and more. Adults are $8, Ages 6-12 are $4, and under 5 are free.

The Brownton Congregational Church presents their Chili Dinner on Sunday, March 16th from 11a-2p a the church. On the menu is Chili, Garlic Bread, Dessert, and Beverage…or choose a hot dog and chips. Take Outs available.

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11:00 am

Brownton Chili Feed

Mar

18

Tue

The Next Renville County Caregiver Support Group will be Tuesday, March 18th from 1:30-3 pm at the Willette Room of the RC Hospital in Olivia. All are welcome, the group is free of charge. Speaker this month is Stacie Roxberg, LSW from Golden Living Center on Caregiving and Alzheimer’s

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1:30 pm

Renville County Caregiver Support Group

Mar

20

Thu

3M Cares presents a Food for Kidz packing event on Thursday, March 20th from Noon-5 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Donations are needed to help pay for the food, plus you can join them in making the food packets.

New Century Academy’s competitive Robotics team is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, March 20th from 5p-7p at the school in Hutchinson (east of 3M on 5th Ave). The menu consists of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Lettuce Salad, Breadstick, Dessert and Beverages. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door and are $6/person or $3 for children age 10 and under.